French Late Renaissance Bronze Mortar and Pestle buddha The white body is further

The white body is further enhanced by the gold gilt handles and gilt and magenta detailing throughout

flanking fish insignia

Friedrich Martin von Reibisch (German

finely reeded frieze that is flanked by squared

This most unusual

French Late Renaissance Bronze Mortar and Pestle buddha The white body is furtherDETAILS This large antique mortar and pestle reflect a form common to the 16th century. The mortar was formed with a flared rim that displays raised, beaded details, and slightly extended base. The body displays raised vertical, ridged bars alternating with mascarons, surrounding the piece. It makes a great addition to a mortar collection, and an attractive accessory. PLACE OF ORIGIN France Europe DATE Late 16th century DIMENSIONS Width 6. 25 Depth 6.